Holy Wednesday

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Holy Wednesday (plural Holy Wednesdays)

The Wednesday of Holy Week; the day before Maundy Thursday.

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In the Eastern Orthodox hymns of Holy Wednesday (the Wednesday before Pascha ), Judas is contrasted with the woman who anointed Jesus with expensive perfume and washed his feet with her tears. Source: Internet

I wonder if "Holy Monday" (and "Holy Tuesday" and "Holy Wednesday") are needed so that our hearts are ready for the sobriety of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Source: Internet

The hymns of Holy Wednesday contrast these two figures, encouraging believers to avoid the example of the fallen disciple and instead to imitate Mary's example of repentance. Source: Internet

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